Japan in the 1500s

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Japan in the 1500s

Did the primary source result in change?

Yes it very much did, sexism is not nearly as prevelant in Japan as it used to be, this is due to an eventual realization that the teachings of Kaibara Ekken to be completely illogical amongst other things. As well as there are now no feuds amongst feudal lords and warlords over territory or personal beliefs. Including little to no battles over Christianity, at least not on a grand scale like in the past. There is also no classism now, if you are a farmer you can choose to not be, and vice versa.

What are the big ideas?

Trouble among-st classes, focusing on lowering the lower class even further which just so happened to be Farmers, restricting their clothing choices and forcing them to be stuck to their farms and away from the sword. Meanwhile, the Samurai were treated far better, as if they were some form of royalty. As well as, a higher focus on the trade industry of paper silk as well as porcelain, strengthening the economy leaving long lasting effects that are still traceable in domestic markets in Japan in present time.

How does the author communicate ideas?

They explain the history in an unbiased way, such as a research paper so we can get an unbiased view of Japan on the time.

Who wrote it, why?

Several Historians who have an expansive knowledge on Japan and it's historical significance, especially during the time period of 1500-1750.

What does it look like?

Japan in the 1500s was full of wars among-st feudal lords, as well as trouble bubbling among-st classes, although some cultural influences began during this time period that are still existent to this day. More Urban centres had opened during this period as well as the paper, and silk trades going, as referenced in the section on the Historical Significance of Tokugawa S.

Did the primary source reveal beliefs or attitudes of the past?

Yes, very much so in fact. It explains greatly that in Japan sexism was horrifically evident as well as a huge factor in daily life. It reveals that classism was prevalent in Japan as well as mini-civil wars being extremely common.

Which questions can this source help me answer? Which can it not?

It can help answer questions on what it was like to live in Japan as a farmer or as a Samurai, as well as what it was like to live there as a person practicing Christanity and to experience the opression that farmers and Christians

Whose perspectives are omitted/questioned/challenged?

Those of the feudal lords and royalty, the warlords. One perspective questioned significantly is the one who insisted on classism, Toyotomi H. Separating the lower and higher class further by limiting their abilities to do what they like or wear what they want.

Whose perspective does it reflect?

The perspective of an unbiased person who is a part of a nation or society, meaning they can form an opinion on if Japan at the time was a healthy or good nation, as well as the ablility to judge whether or not Japan was up to good or no good with the choices of it's societies, as well as the effect it had on Japan in current day. During the side on women, its from the perspective of someone who is extremely sexist and portrayals their view of their personal sexism.

What ideas are left out?

The thing with history is that there is an exponential amount of history to be uncovered or to cover that is already out there in libraries or papers somewhere. Countless unimaginable historical events or trends or effects was left out of the source.